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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.29, 800.87 and 209.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.29, 800.87 and 209.43 is: 313.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.29 : 800.87 = 209.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.29/800.87 = 209.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.29x = 800.87 × 209.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.29x = 167,725.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,725.16/534.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.92

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